Colombo has surgery; Hamlin could be out for a month

IRVING – The Cowboys will be without two starters when they host the Redskins next Sunday.

RT Marc Colombo could be out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery Monday to repair torn ligaments in his left ankle. Colombo also broke his left leg in Sunday’s 17-7 loss to Green Bay, but only the ligaments required surgery.

“We think maybe he can get back before the end of the season, depends on what happens with the operation and so forth,” Wade Phillips said.

FS Ken Hamlin has a high ankle sprain that will sideline him for two to four weeks. CB Mike Jenkins bruised his bicep, but he’ll be able to play against Washingon.

Phillips said the candidates to replace Colombo include Doug Free and Pat McQuistan. Phillips also didn’t rule out the possibility of moving Leonard Davis from right guard to right tackle and then putting Montrae Holland right guard.